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COOKTOWN, Tropical North Queensland COOKTOWN

Guurrbi Tours: Magical Aboriginal tours in Tropical North Queensland

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These magical rock art tours in the company of Nugal-warra Elder and story-keeper Willie Gordon, are now listed as One of Australia's Ultimate Must-Do Experiences. Willie takes guests to his ancestral rock art sites, high in the hills outside Cooktown, Tropical North Queensland. Here he shares the stories and meanings behind the cave paintings, and the ancient philosophy which shows us how to engage the environment in order to better understanding ourselves. http://www.guurrbitours.com

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  • 1. COOKTOWN, Tropical North Queensland COOKTOWN

2. COOKTOWN, Tropical North Queensland 3. Rich in Nature 4. Rich in History 5. Rich in spirit 6. Great things to seegreat things to do

  • First class museums
  • A town full of history
  • Natures PowerHouse &
  • Botanic Gardens
  • Walks, waterfalls, beaches
  • Aboriginal culture
  • Bush safaris
  • Reef & river fishing
  • River cruising
  • Town tours

7. Great places to stay

  • 4-star resort
  • Motels
  • Rainforest lodges
  • Working cattle station
  • Hostel
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Caravan parks

8. Only 35 minutes by air from Cairns Up to 3 flights daily Monday to Saturday 9. One of Australias most scenic drives

  • 4 hrs inland from Cairns
  • 3.5 hrs inland from Port Douglas
  • 6 hrs along coast
  • 3 hrs 4x4 drive from Cape Tribulation

Part of the Great Tropical Drive 10. This is not just about Aboriginal rock art.It is about the present andthe future and how we live Anne Dahne, Melbourne. GUURRBI TOURS One of Australias Ultimate Must-Do Experiences ATS Pacific & American Express 11. Join us as we drive beyond Cooktown An amazing experience in a beautiful part of the world Katina Trout, Brisbane. 12. ...to visit the Nugal rock art sites... One of Australias greatest hidden experiencesAustralian Traveller magazine, 2007 13. with Nugal-warra story-teller, Willie Gordon Willie should be a World Heritage icon Pam Smith, Dorset, UK. The most inspiring person I have ever met Brian Boelt, Denmark. A remarkable man with a wonderful philosophy Barry & Rosanna Rosen, NSW. 14. Learn about survival in the bush "The best insight of Australia we've heard and seen" Robert & Barbara Eakin, Ohio, USA. 15. Hear the stories behind the art " Inspiring. My spirit rose & rose again. Faye Rothwell, NSW. 16. ancient stories of a living culture NOexperience anywhere can hold a light to this" Maire Thompson, Rotorua, New Zealand. 17. Stories of dreaming, birthing & beginning The absolute highlight of my circumnavigation tour of AustraliaRobyn Parker, Australia. Brilliant Guy. Brilliant Chat. Incredible knowledgeUnravelled the symbolism of the paintings so we could understand. The 6 hour drive was definitely worth it Ruth Houston, Fife, Scotland. 18. which help us to better understand ourselves. An experience I will never forgetin my life time Richie Davis, NSW. It was the best cultural experience we have ever had. We felt privileged to be a part of Willies family Colin & Renata Musson 19. Inspirational Michelle Donnelly, Ireland. One of the best mornings of our lives Kate Moppett & Warwick Hamilton, Lane Cove, NSW. Awe-inspiring Jennifer Lennon, New Zealand. Powerful and beautiful. Im touched Guillaume Cousin, France. You touched my heart Anke Schultz, Germany.. The best. The real thing. Fantastic.Vincent & Richard, Singapore. TheREALstuff. Guides dont come better than thisSlobodan Ristic, Netherlands. Spiritual & movingTara Day, NSW. Mind blowing Luise Kelly, NSW. The best thing Ive done in Australia Henrietta, France.Join us for an unforgettable experience 20. Its a great tour for all the family It was a very moving experience for all of us, in particular my sons Dain (12) and Noah (7). They were captivated by the beauty of your land and have wanted to share their story many times since returning home. My daughter Maya (6) woke the next day and her first words were, I love Willie. Can we go see him again? Karen Thesinger, by e-mail. 1-6-09. 21. Tours depart Cooktown daily Monday toSaturday, 50 weeks of theyear Self-drive option available

  • "This is the best trip I have done in Australia.
  • I learnt more about the true Australia and its early peoples
  • and way of life on this three hour trip, than I have living in this lovely land for the past 44 years
  • Rosemary Thomson, Australia

22. Tailor-made & Private Tours also available Willie, your tour should be a requirement for every personinhabiting this planet. Bob Harper, USA. Thanks for a fantastic trip. I would never get such a view into your culture without you Willy Pascal Eckert, Frankfurt Fabulous, emotional and very interesting Ilka Bethke, Germany 23. Guurrbi Tours Touring options from Cairns & Port Douglas 24. www.bamaway.com.au Take a self-drive tour of discovery & meet other traditional custodians along The Bama Way 25.

  • Extended Guurrbi packages include:
  • Fly-Fly Cooktown
  • & Rainbow Serpent Tour (1 day)
  • Fly-Drive Cooktown & Rainbow Serpent Tour (2 days)
  • Drive-Drive Cooktown & Rainbow Serpent Tour (2 days)
  • The Amazing Bama Way Discovery Tour (3 days)

Or a guided tour from Cairns and Port Douglas Adventure North Australia [email_address] 26. Let us guide you safely through our country 27. Visit our Award-Winning Website www.guurrbitours.com We look forward to seeing you! GUURRBI TOURS, Cooktown, Tropical North Queensland